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1998 Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 Twin Spark technical specifications

These specifications are for the 1998 model year Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 Twin Spark.

Technical specifications of 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 Twin Spark

Carfolio.com ID41679

bodywork
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Type2S DHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2540 mm 100 in
Track front 1499 mm 59 in
rear 1487 mm 58.5 in
Length 4285 mm 168.7 in
Width 1780 mm 70.1 in
Height 1315 mm 51.8 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1350 kg 2976 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 70 litres 15.4 UK Gal 18.5 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke 82.00 mm × 82.70 mm
3.23 in × 3.26 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 1.7 litre
1747 cc
(106.608 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.30:1
Fuel system Bo Motronic M1.5.5 MPFi
Maximum power
(DIN)		 146 PS (144 bhp) (107.4 kW)
@ 6500 rpm
Specific output 82.4 bhp/litre
1.35 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(DIN)		 169.0 Nm (125 ft·lb) (17.2 kgm)
@ 3500 rpm
bmep 1215.6 kPa (176.3 psi)
Specific torque 96.74 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Unitary capacity 436.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 9.30 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km 30.70 s
Top speed 205 km/h (127 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 106.67 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.20 m
Suspension front I.MS.W.ARB.
rear I.DW.CS.ARB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.95
Final drive ratio 3.73

general
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RAC rating 16.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 Twin Spark added 1998-11-23.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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